NYC Food Events For the Weekend (and Beyond)

Saturday (May 26)

Discover Brooklyn's Hidden Edible Plants on a Foraging JourneySaturday, May 26, 10 a.m.
Ethnobotanist, food writer, and locavore Leda Meredith will show participants how to identify and prepare wild edibles including mushrooms, mulberries, sassafras, and a variety of weeds. The tour takes place in Prospect Park. $20. Location will be disclosed with R.S.V.P.; event website

2012 5 Boro PicNYCSaturday, May 26, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The start of Governor Island's food-and-drink bonanza this summer is marked by this two-day picnic. More than 20 vendors will be attending the event, including Jimmy's No. 43 and East Village Meat Market. In addition to food vendors, there will be cook-offs and live music. $25 gets you onto the island with a free beer. Governors Island; event website

Pie Making at Brooklyn KitchenSaturday, May 26, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
With summer fast approaching, fresh fruit is going to be plentiful. Learn how to manipulate those ingredients into a delicious pie at this pie making class. Millicent Souris has made over 2,000 pies and is letting you in on all of her secrets. Participants will start with the classic apple pie. $60. 100 Frost Street, Brooklyn, NY; event website

Sunday (May 27)

Homemade Pizza Making ClassSunday, May 27, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Angelo Womack and Anthony Falco will teach you how to create an authentic home-made pizza pie. The dough is made nearly from scratch and the pie is topped with seasonal ingredients. $75. 100 Frost Street, Brooklyn, NY; event website

Monday (May 28)

Small Batch Brewery ToursMonday, May 28, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Throughout a guided 45-minute tour, participants will taste four beers, one seasonal and a rare Brewmaster's Reserve. A behind the scenes tour of the brewery will take place after the tasting. $8 but reservations are required. Brooklyn Brewery Tasting Room, 79 North 11th St (between Berry St and Wythe Ave); event website

Tuesday (May 29)

Mystery Basket: Test Your SkillsTuesday, May 29, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ever wondered how you would fair on Food Network's Chopped? This class pits teams against a basket filled with mystery ingredients. You have one hour to make a dish and you will be judged (although no eliminations here!) $75. 100 Frost Street, Brooklyn, NY; event website

Thursday (May 31)

Hester NightsThursday, May 31, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Hester Street Fair is expanding to the NoMad neighborhood with this new food fair. Tonight's opening features over 15 different vendors. It will be open every Thursday until October 25th. 851 6th Ave (entrances on 29th and 30th St); event website